Cale Makar's impressive performance with two goals propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, showcasing his scoring prowess as a defenseman. Casey Mittelstadt added another goal, while the Flyers attempted a comeback with two late goals from Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster.
In other games, the Columbus Blue Jackets dominated the Boston Bruins 5-1, leading to boos from the home crowd. The Montreal Canadiens secured a 3-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers, with Sam Montembeault earning a shutout. Finally, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2, marking consecutive wins for the first time this season.